Frontiers of India

Frontiers of India

Day 1: KOLKATA

Arrival day. Kolkata is a chaotic mix of colonial buildings, gardens, enormous memorials and overcrowded squalor! A vibrant and memorable introduction to India. Stay at Fairlawn Hotel.

Days 2 & 3: DIBRUGARH

Fly to Dibrugarh on the Brahmaputra river, surrounded by picturesque tea estates. Visit Digboi, site of a British Second World War cemetery, and Nam-Phake, an ethic tribal village of stilt houses whose ancestors migrated from Thailand and who still maintain their age-old culture. Stay at Mancotta Chang Bungalow for two nights. (B)

Days 4 & 5: MON

Drive to Mon in northern Nagaland, a mountainous and narrow strip of land, bordered by Myanmar and home to over fifteen different Tibeto-Burmese tribal groups, known collectively as the Nagas. This area is home to the Konyak tribe, once known for the practice of headhunting, who live in villages of communal longhouses decorated with the skulls of mithun (wild buffalo). The older men have elaborate tattoos and wear feathered headgear and traditional dresses. Stay at Mon View Resort for two nights. (B)

Days 6, 7 & 8: MOKOKCHUNG

Continue to the pretty town of Mokukchung, home to the Ao Nagas. Visit the nearby Ao village of Longkhum, located on the highest hill top in Mokokchung district. Not far away is Chuchuyimlang, a village that has won an award for being one of the cleanest villages in India. Streets are indeed amazingly clean with wonderful displays of flowers in the front of the houses. Every house opens onto a well tended garden, and the people are accustomed to visitors and welcome a chat. Stay at the Tourist Lodge for two nights. (B)

Day 9: JORHAT

Drive to Sivsagar, once the capital of the Ahom Kingdom, to see the Shiva Temple here. Afterwards continue to Jorhat, a major tea centre and conveniently located for visiting the nearby Majuli island. Stay at the Thengal Manor. (B)

Days 10 & 11: MAJULI ISLAND

Take the local ferry on the mighty Brahmaputra river to Majuli island, noted for its beautiful rural setting and the traditional Assamese architecture. It is also famous for its monastic retreats where the worship of Lord Vishnu is through dance, music and poetry. Stay at the Eco Camp ME: Po Okum or Happy House for two nights. (B)

Days 12 & 13: KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK

A World Heritage Site and home to more than 75% of the world's population of the Indian One Horned Rhinoceros. Water buffalo, elephants and tigers can also be seen as well as four hundred species of birds. Explore the park on elephant back and by jeep. Stay at Wild Grass Resort for two nights. (B)

Days 14 & 15: SHILLONG

Drive to Meghalaya, `the abode of clouds' and one of India's prettiest states. Its capital Shillong, is spread out on hills and known as the `Scotland of the East' because of its temperate climate. Visit nearby Cherrapunjee, a picturesque town built along a ridge with spectacular views of deep gorges, waterfalls and luxuriant rain forests. Stay at the Tripura Castle for two nights. (B)

Day 16: RI KYNJAI

Half an hour's drive away from the city of Shillong, is a large lake called Burra Pani (Big Water). Here at a grassy promontory is the magical resort, Ri Kynjai. The architecture is inspired and derived from the original Khasi thatch huts, which make a symbolic presence as a cap on the roof of the cottages. Each cottage and room is designed with its orientation to the east, capturing the view of the lake and the rising sun. Stay at Ri Kynjai. (B)

Day 17: GUWAHATI

Drive to Guwahati, the capital of Assam, strikingly located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra river. Explore its many mysterious temples. Stay at Kiranshree Portico. (B)

Day 18: KOLKATA

Fly back to Kolkata. (B)

Day 19: KOLKATA

The tour finishes after breakfast. (B)

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